Kratos BQM-177

BQM-177
BQM-177 being launched during a live fire test in 2022.
Role Unmanned target drone
National origin United States
Manufacturer Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Introduction 27 February 2019
Status In service
Primary user United States Navy
Developed from Composite Engineering BQM-167 Skeeter

The Kratos BQM-177 is a subsonic aerial target drone (SSAT) for emulating anti-ship cruise missiles. It was developed by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and is currently operated by the United States Navy as the BQM-177A. The variant intended for international customers is designated BQM-177i.

The BQM-177 is used by the US Navy to evaluate ship missile and air defense systems such as Aegis, SM-2 or SM-6.

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